Svechnikov (undisclosed) is improving but is doubtful to play in Friday's matchup with Detroit, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes ' official site reports.

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (undisclosed) is not expected to return to the lineup on Friday evening when the Hurricanes face the Detroit Red Wings. Svechnikov was unable to play ...

RALEIGH, N.C. - As the Carolina Hurricanes go for a sixth consecutive win on Friday, they'll likely be doing so without forward Andrei Svechnikov.